The Association for Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education (ANTSHE) is an international partnership of students, academic professionals, institutions, and organizations whose mission is to encourage and coordinate support, education, and advocacy for the adult learner. The 2011 ANTSHE National Conference will be hosted by Kennesaw State University on March 11-13, 2011. This Wiki was created to help conference participants in planning their trip.
2011 Association for Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education (ANTSHE)National Conference at Kennesaw State UniversityMarch 11-13, 2011 Tentative Agenda Friday, March 11 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Adult Learner Programs / Lifelong Learning Center Open House Carmichael Student Center 2nd Floor 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Registration KSU Center - Fountain Area 5:30 p.m. Conference Opening Welcome Keynote Speakers Exhibitors 6:30 p.m. Conference Reception Networking Social Heavy Hors d’oeuvres / Cash Bar 8:00 p.m. Dinner on Your Own Evening Hospitality Room Open Kennesaw Inn
Saturday, March 12 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast on Your Own A light Continental Breakfast will also be available at the Plenary Session room 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exhibitors Open 9:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions 10:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions 11:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m. Lunch (Sponsored by Chick fil A and other vendors) 1:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 2:30 p.m. Silent Auction Closes 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Plenary Session with Steve Young (Sponsored by KSU Adult Learner Student Organization) 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Evening Excursion to Downtown Atlanta Attractions 10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Hospitality Room Open Kennesaw Inn
Comfort Suites A special rate of $79 per night (single or double) for the event. Call the hotel directly at 678-275-2090 and ask for group sales to get the special conference rate.
Best Western Kennesaw Inn A special $49.95 rate is available for 2011 ANTSHE National Conference participants
Typical minimum charges for transportation services to/from Hartsfield - Jackson Airport: Super Shuttle $60.00 Taxi $70.00 Limousine $70.00 Rental Car Rates Vary (best deal) Attendees may arrange transportation that best fit their needs. Attendees selecting the "Need Shuttle" box on the Conference Registration Form will be sent additional information via email by ANTSHE Conference organizers.
Note: It is best to choose a flight with an early arrival time (before noon) to avoid rush hour conditions. Rush hour can begin as early as 2:00 p.m. in Metro Atlanta which can turn a 35-minute drive into a 2-hour experience.
Fox Theatrehttp://www.foxtheatre.org/ Tours of the Fox Theatre are conducted by the Atlanta Preservation Center. To schedule a tour or receive additional information, please contact: The Atlanta Preservation Center (404) 688-3353 www.preserveatlanta.com
The Association for Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education (ANTSHE) is an international partnership of students, academic professionals, institutions, and organizations whose mission is to encourage and coordinate support, education, and advocacy for the adult learner. The 2011 ANTSHE National Conference will be hosted by Kennesaw State University on March 11-13, 2011. This Wiki was created to help conference participants in planning their trip.
Register: http://www.kennesaw.edu/coned/2011antshe.html
Call for Proposals: http://www.myantshe.org/Default.aspx?pageId=773871
2011 Association for Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education (ANTSHE) National Conference at Kennesaw State University March 11-13, 2011
Tentative Agenda
Friday, March 11
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Adult Learner Programs / Lifelong Learning Center Open House
Carmichael Student Center 2nd Floor
2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Registration KSU Center - Fountain Area
5:30 p.m. Conference Opening
Welcome
Keynote Speakers
Exhibitors
6:30 p.m. Conference Reception
Networking Social
Heavy Hors d’oeuvres / Cash Bar
8:00 p.m. Dinner on Your Own
Evening Hospitality Room Open Kennesaw Inn
Saturday, March 12
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast on Your Own
A light Continental Breakfast will also be available at the Plenary Session room
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exhibitors Open
9:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions
10:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions
11:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions
12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m. Lunch (Sponsored by Chick fil A and other vendors)
1:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
2:30 p.m. Silent Auction Closes
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Plenary Session with Steve Young (Sponsored by KSU Adult Learner Student Organization)
5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Evening Excursion to Downtown Atlanta Attractions
10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Hospitality Room Open Kennesaw Inn
Sunday, March 13
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Catered Breakfast Buffet
8:45 a.m. Motivational Speaker
9:15 a.m. ANTSHE Business Meeting
9:45 a.m ANTSHE Awards Ceremony
10:00 a.m. Big Drawings / Prizes
10:30 a.m. Adjourn
Accommodations
Embassy Suites Atlanta-Kennesaw Town Center
A block of rooms have been reserved for March 7, 2011 - March 16, 2011. A special room rate of $109 per night will be available until February 19th or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first. Make your reservation at: http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/ATLKSES-ASH-20110307/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG Code word ASH.
Comfort Suites
A special rate of $79 per night (single or double) for the event. Call the hotel directly at 678-275-2090 and ask for group sales to get the special conference rate.
Best Western Kennesaw Inn
A special $49.95 rate is available for 2011 ANTSHE National Conference participants
Typical minimum charges for transportation services to/from Hartsfield - Jackson Airport:
Super Shuttle $60.00 Taxi $70.00 Limousine $70.00 Rental Car Rates Vary (best deal)
Attendees may arrange transportation that best fit their needs. Attendees selecting the "Need Shuttle" box on the Conference Registration Form will be sent additional information via email by ANTSHE Conference organizers.
Map of Kennesaw: http://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=Kennesaw+GA
Note: It is best to choose a flight with an early arrival time (before noon) to avoid rush hour conditions. Rush hour can begin as early as 2:00 p.m. in Metro Atlanta which can turn a 35-minute drive into a 2-hour experience.
Things to do in Metro Atlanta
March 11-13, 2011
Georgia Dome
The 2011 SEC Basketball Tournament will be held March 10th - 13th 2011at the Georgia Dome.
Underground Atlanta http://www.underground-atlanta.com/
Fox Theatre http://www.foxtheatre.org/
Tours of the Fox Theatre are conducted by the Atlanta Preservation Center. To schedule a tour or receive additional information, please contact: The Atlanta Preservation Center (404) 688-3353 www.preserveatlanta.com
Downtown Map http://www.centennialpark.com/pdf/DowntownMap.pdf
Philips Arena http://www.philipsarena.com/
Atlanta Thrashers vs. New Jersey Devils March 11th 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
Atlanta Hawks vs Portland Trailblazers March 12th 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
MLK Center http://www.thekingcenter.org/KingCenter/Welcome.aspx
Auburn Avenue Walking Tour http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/atlanta/aub.htm
Oakland Cemetery http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/atlanta/oak.htm
Marietta Square/Restaurants/Shopping http://www.eatonthesquare.com/restaurants.php
Historic Marietta Trolley http://www.mariettatrolley.com/index.html
Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield Site http://www.nps.gov/kemo/
Kennesaw Railroad Museum http://www.southernmuseum.org/
Atlanta History Center http://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/